US Bridges

Carona Avenue over South Folk Kopta Slough

Good

Tehama County, California · .2 MI E Marguerite Ave · Structure no. 08C0219

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carona Avenue over South Folk Kopta Slough is a concrete slab carrying Carona Avenue over South Folk Kopta Slough in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarona Avenue
CrossesSouth Folk Kopta Slough
Location.2 MI E Marguerite Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.92416, -122.16647
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic543 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carona Avenue over South Folk Kopta Slough built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carona Avenue over South Folk Kopta Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Carona Avenue over South Folk Kopta Slough carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carona Avenue over South Folk Kopta Slough?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carona Avenue over South Folk Kopta Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.